Multi-Grain Pie

This Multi-Grain Pie recipe comes from Portion Savy by Carrie Latt Wiatt.  It is very good for you, filling, fiber rich, and all the good stuff.

Makes 9 pieces

3/8c steel-cut oats

3/8c raw brown rice

3/8c raw pearl barley

3/8c raw bulgur wheat

3/8c diced dried apricots

3/8c diced pitted dates

1/2c plus 2T brown sugar, divided

1/2t salt

4c water

2t cinnamon

Nutritional Facts per 1 serving: 156 calories, 0.9g fat, 3.6g protein, 35.0g carb, 0g cholesterol, 125mg sodium

But, I don't know how to measure 3/8's of a cup, and I don't like dates, so this is how I make it...

1/2c steel-cut oats

1/2c raw brown rice

1/2c raw pearl barley

1/2c raw bulgur wheat

1/2 c brown sugar

1/2-1 c any dried or fresh fruit: apples, blueberries, and cranberries are some of my favorites

4c water

2T cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Coat a 9x9 inch baking dish (or loaf pan) with cooking spray.  Combine everything in the dish, or combine in another bowl and transfer.  Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed. 

This is a great dish to make on the weekend to eat all week.  I top it with milk and microwave it for about 1 minute.